Peppermint Pretzel Dippers

Yield: about 4 dozen

Ingredients

1 pkg. (12 oz.) chocolate chips

1 tablespoon shortening

1 pkg. (10 oz.) pretzel rods

40 candy canes, crushed

Directions:

Place chocolate chips and shortening in a 2 cup microwave safe measuring cup; heat until melted. Stir until smooth. Break each pretzel rod in half. Dip the broken end about half way into melted chocolate; roll in crushed candies. Place on cookie sheet covered in waxed paper; chill until set.

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